Description
A light and refreshing limoncello mascarpone cake that balances sweetness with citrus zest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup limoncello
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Mix in limoncello and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Whip heavy cream and fold in mascarpone cheese.
- Spread the mascarpone mixture over the cooled cake.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: limoncello mascarpone cake, citrus delight